Long Haul Truck Driver Job

Company operating name: Emerging Fleet Inc
Business address: 350 El Tassi Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3W 0L7
Yard Address: 739 Legimodiere Blvd. Winnipeg, MB, R2J 0T8
Rate of pay: $31.00/hour
Overtime: 1.5 times the normal rate as per provincial regulations.
Benefits Package: 4% vacation pay will be paid each payday on a bi-weekly basis
Medical: Provincial Medical Services Plan payable by the employee
Job Type: Full-time / Permanent
Hours: 40hrs/week
Language: English
Start Date of Employment (Approx.): As soon as possible
Minimum Education: Completion of Secondary school is an asset but not mandatory.
Experience: Previous experience as a Truck Driver is an asset but not mandatory. On-the-job training will be provided.
Other Requirements: Class 1 License and Air Brake Endorsement is required.
MELT Training: MELT Training will be provided to eligible applicants at employer's expense.
Number of positions available: 02
NOC Group: Transport truck drivers
Job Title: Long Haul Truck Driver
Job Location: Varies from Contract to Contract.
Job Duties:
• Operate and drive primarily tractor-trailor, long-combination vehicle and straight-body trucks to transport goods and materials over long distances
• Perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection of vehicle systems, equipment and accessories such as tires, lights and turning signals, brakes and cold storage.
• Ensure cargo is secured properly in accordance with safety requirements and check on cargo at every stop during the long haul.
• Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes and ensure that all documentation pertaining to travelling between states or countries is in sequence.
• Ensuing that the truck is in proper condition before setting off.
• Record cargo information, hours of service, distance travelled and fuel consumption.
• Use GPS and / or maps to trace out the most convenient route which is time and fuel efficient.
• Manually or electronically maintain log books, besides administering waybills.
• Communicate with dispatcher, other drivers and customers using communication devices and on-board computers.
• Conduct any repairs that may need to be performed especially during roadside emergency.
• May drive as part of a two-person team or convoy.
• Ensure that goods are delivered to the right destination and obtain signatures from the party to whom the goods have been delivered to.

If you are interested to apply, please send your resume to [email protected]. Also, you can drop in with your resume or mail us your resume at our business address: 350 El Tassi Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3W 0L7.